So I went to a dealer today intending to check out an M3 and just for fun sat in an '02 911 C2 convertible. Wow, very nice.

But now I have a dilemma. I'm not sure where to start when researching the Porsche. Not a bad dilemma, I know.

My question: what 911 would you suggest for a budget of $25-30K? I'm open to just about any suggestion on year / model, though I did like the convertible a lot

Thanks!

 

For 25-30, I'd go for C2/4S with reasonably low miles

 

i hope you dont mean the e96 M3 cause its a superb car...

 

I was looking at a '95 e46 SMG. I liked it a lot, but the 911 made it feel a bit like a typical sedan. A bit... I still may get it, as I didn't have a chance to test drive the Porsche. Fun for today

Thanks for the suggestion nosatalian!

 

i assume you mean a 2005 e46, which is a great car, i had one in a manual and loved it, having owned both i would probably pick the porsche but it would be a very close decision, if it was going to be a dd i might go with the m though

 

For that price range, I would pick a 996TT. I owned an 01 M3 and it was fun, but your neighbor owns one and the guys down the street owns another one too.

The fun factor and unique characteristics of the Porsche make it a much better buy for at that price point.

Good luck!

 

Good luck finding a 996 tt for 25-30k. More like 40-50k.

 

If you get the Porsche, you will NOT have an itch for the BMW. As somebody said, the BMW feels like a sedan when going slow and like a sports car when going fast.

The Porsche, feels like a sports car that either goes slow, or fast. A bit harder for DD yes, but you'll be commuting in a sports car which is fun.

I'd get a 4S if you can.

 

Only 1 thing I can add is parking and other drivers...I have to watch/plan routes and parking. I hate other drive that tail/aggressive. Other than that...a perfect DD.

 

You can get a low milage 2002 C2 *regular carrera* for around 30

 

Great Choice! Porsche all the way!!!

 

I went with '00 996 Carrera with 55K miles that I got for $22K earlier this year. Just had the 60K service and mechanic says that mine is above average for year/mileage.

So, you may be able to get one for less than that.

Check cars.com.

Two of my buddies at work have the e46 and they are secretly jealous.

 

Unless you have a family you should definately buy a 996 over an E46 M3 since it is a more precise sport car

 

Yup get the P. when you're too old to get in or out of a P ya can always go to a BM or Benz

 

Get the 996 911 not to mention the looks you get! You get stares sometimes lol classic Kodak moment